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Kentucky Youth Committee: Non-FDA Authorized Vapes Sold by All Stores Surveyed

The Grayson County Health Department's newly established Youth Community Health Committee recently completed a survey of local retailers' sales of nicotine and THC and are sharing their findings with the public.

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New Study Shows 'Teen' Brain Development Continues to Age 32

Here's what that means for substance use and prevention.

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2025 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Winners Announced

DEA and the National Family Partnership have announced the winners of the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest!

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Severe Dental Disease in Substance Use Disorders

Learn about the dental implications of methamphetamine and cocaine.

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DEA Warns of Threat Posed by Nitazenes and Bromazolam

DEA warns the public about an emerging threat posed by nitazenes and bromazolam in illicit drugs entering the U.S.

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'Make America Fentanyl Free' Campaign Launches to Help Trump Lower Overdose Deaths

A new campaign launched on Monday to help fulfill President Donald Trump's pledge to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths, which are one of the nation's deadliest public health crises.

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Weed Addiction Has Almost Doubled Among Kids, Says National Drug Survey

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health serves as the gold standard when it comes to tracking public health trends across America.

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Cannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal Thinking

New studies raise concerns about cannabis use, especially for young users.

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Clinician: 'I Was Wrong About Cannabis'

For years, I believed cannabis was relatively harmless. As a clinician specializing in teens and young adults, I thought, “At least it’s not opioids.”

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Beyond the Hype: Potential Health Risks of MK-677

MK-677 (also known as Ibutamoren) is getting a lot of attention online.